Shambles chic
To celebrate York as a top staycation location, homegrown brand Copper & White staged a summer in the city fashion shoot. Stephanie Smith reports. Pictures by Jennifer Thoburn Photography.
Anyone who visited York centre on a regular basis, before the pandemic hit, will know that it has long been a hugely popular place to check out, especially its pedestrianised shopping streets and squares, thronging with crowds to the extent that navigating the city could be quite an adventure, albeit an often timeconsuming and frustrating one.
But that was, and indeed is, York, in all its historic and contemporary, bustling beauty.
The city now feels just about back to normal, says Clare Morris, owner and founder of independent fashion company Copper & White. And that means plenty of visitors, hopefully with deep pockets.
“There is a real sense of positivity in the air,” she says. “We did experience a few months without tourists during the restrictions, which made it tough, but as restrictions were lifted, York became one of the main UK staycation destinations. We have been lucky enough to welcome tourists from all over the country.”